Black Catbird vs Cozumel Thrasher
Melanoptila glabrirostris compared with Toxostoma guttatum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Catbird | Cozumel Thrasher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanoptila glabrirostris | Toxostoma guttatum |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Mimidae | Mimidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.4 cm (7.2 in) | 17.4 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 36.11666666666667 g (1.27 oz) | 54.5 g (1.92 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Catbird
Critically Endangered
Cozumel Thrasher
About These Birds
Black Catbird
The Black Catbird is a striking, entirely glossy blue-black bird of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and Belize, with a short, slender bill and a melodious song. It inhabits dense lowland tropical forests and forest edges, including coastal thickets and mangroves. It feeds on small fruits, berries, and insects, foraging in the forest understory and mid-story.